Factors affecting site - Mapwork

Question 1

Nearest conurbations

Answer 1

Close cities provide people who will use the new site

Question 2

Drainage

Answer 2

Flat land will lead to low surface runoff/steep land will lead to high surface runoff
Flood plain of river leaves site open to flooding

Question 3

Room to Expand

Answer 3

Flat unused land next to the site provides space to expand if initial site is successful

Question 4

Geology and soil type

Answer 4

Sedimentary rock eg sandstone is good for building, it is also permeable so aids drainage. Sedimentary rock is associated with good farmland

Question 5

Influence of seasons

Answer 5

Winter could lead to dangerous icy conditions and a lack of people visiting.
Too busy in summer could lead to congestion as lots of tourists go to site

Question 6

Nearby roads, transport hubs

Answer 6

Allows people coming to the site to easily commute

Question 7

Gradient of slope

Answer 7

Steep gradients make it hard to build on

Question 8

Altitude

Answer 8

High altitude will be cold (lapse rate) this will affect vegetation, may not be suitable depending on the site

Question 9

Aspect

Answer 9

Direction site faces will affect the climate, micro climate may be created how will this impact site

Question 10

Sustainability

Answer 10

Economy
Energy source
Building materials

Question 11

Impact upon locals and environment

Answer 11

This may affect why a site is chosen depending on the purpose of the site

Question 12

Cost of land

Answer 12

Land further away from CBD will be cheaper (bid rent theory) this will allow a bigger site to be built, transport must be considered

Question 13

Infrastructure

Answer 13

Sewage, look at wind direction could lead to unpleasant smell.
Electricity
Rubbish collection